Learning anything depends on the person. Each person has a different level of difficulty for learning different things. Some people find it easy to pick up playing the guitar while others require extensive lessons and years of practice to be able to play even the simplest things. In any case, to make the process easier for you I would check out the local music store and see what their rates are for guitar lessons. Not only because a professional instructs you, but because you learn more than just doing it yourself (there's nothing wrong with it because that's how I learned how to play) like how to read music and tabs etc..

However, if you do plan to do it yourself, start off on an acoustic guitar. I found this out the hard way. Electric guitar strings are easier on the fingers to play or softer than an acoustic. So if you learn how to play on an electric and decide to try playing acoustic, you'll rip your fingertips to bits. So play on an acoustic (it doesn't have to be a really expensive one either) and get your fingers callused so that you're better able to play (and yes, that process will be uncomfortable).
Also, try squeezing a tennis ball in your hands daily for a few minutes as an exercise. This will strengthen your hand and give you a little more power when it comes time to do some heavy fret work.

Good Luck and if you have any more questions feel free to funmail me. ",)